Light The Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 7:15PM CDT
  • Location Florissant, Missouri
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to "Light The Darkness" on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Saint Ferdinand Park in Florissant, St. Louis! This uplifting event focuses on suicide prevention awareness and invites participants of all ages to join in the fun. Choose between a vibrant 5K or a more leisurely 1 Mile Glow Run, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Each participant will receive a custom event t-shirt and a unique finisher's medal as a reward for their efforts.

Glow items will be available for purchase, so let your creativity shine as you dress up in glowing attire! Registration is open online and at the JFK and James J. Eagan Community Centers, with fees starting at just $25 until August 29, 2025. Be sure to register early to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size! Don't miss out on packet pick-up, which will take place at the James J. Eagan Center and on race day at the park. Join us for this meaningful event, where 100% of net proceeds will benefit local mental health and suicide prevention organizations. Let’s come together to support an important cause while having a blast!

Organiser's Description

Join us in 2025 at Saint Ferdinand Park as we "Light the Darkness" for suicide prevention awareness. Choose between a 5K and 1 Mile course that runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy! All participants will receive a custom event t-shirt and also be given a one-of-a-kind finishers medal as they cross the finish line. Additional glow items will be for sale, and we encourage participants to get creative and have fun with this exciting theme. Registration can be done online, or by visiting the JFK or James J. Eagan Community Centers and completing a registration form. Fees are $25 until August 29th, 2025 then $30 through race day. T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by August 29th, 2025. Call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466 for more information!

Packet pick-up will occur at the James J Eagan Center (JJE Center) at 1 James J Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63034 on Wednesday, September 17th from 5P-7:30P and Thursday, September 18th from 9A-7:30P. Day of packet pick-up will occur at Saint Ferdinand Park at Pavilion 4 (back of the park by sand volleyball courts) from 5:00P-7:00P.

100% of the net proceeds will be donated to two local mental health and suicide prevention organizations to help fund outreach programs in our local schools including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and CHADS Coalition for Mental Health.

Races

  • Light the Darkness 5K & 1 Mile Glow Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt & Custom Finisher's Medal

    Sat 20th September 2025 (7:15PM CDT)

    $27.50

    Join us in 2025 at Saint Ferdinand Park as we "Light the Darkness" for suicide prevention awareness. Choose between a 5K and 1 Mile course that runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy! All participants will receive a custom event t-shirt and also be given a one-of-a-kind finishers medal as they cross the finish line. Additional glow items will be for sale, and we encourage participants to get creative and have fun with this exciting theme. Registration can be done online, or by visiting the JFK or James J. Eagan Community Centers and completing a registration form. Fees are $25 until August 29th, 2025 then $30 through race day. T-shirt sizes can only be guaranteed to those who register by August 29th, 2025. Call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466 for more information! Packet pick-up will occur at the James J Eagan Center (JJE Center) at 1 James J Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63034 on Wednesday, September 17th from 5P-7:30P and Thursday, September 18th from 9A-7:30P. Day of packet pick-up will occur at Saint Ferdinand Park at Pavilion 4 (back of the park by sand volleyball courts) from 5:00P-7:00P. 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to two local mental health and suicide prevention organizations to help fund outreach programs in our local schools including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and CHADS Coalition for Mental Health.

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Location

St Ferdinand Park, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr, Florissant, 63031, MO, United States

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